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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.24, 546.78 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.24, 546.78 and 221.58 is: 305.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.24 : 546.78 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.24/546.78 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.24x = 546.78 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.24x = 121,156.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,156.34/396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.77

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